Senior lawyer - Scotland

• Reference: A061
• Contract type: Fixed term (12 months), part time (25 hours per week)
• Level: 5
• Salary: £45,050 per annum (pro rata)
• Directorate: Scotland
• Location: Glasgow
• Eligibility: Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 – priority will be given to applications from internal and surplus staff

About us:

We are the country’s ‘A status’ accredited National Human Rights Institution. Operating independently as a statutory body and established under the Equality Act 2006 we encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote and protect human rights. The Commission enforces equality legislation on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Overview of the role:

The Senior Lawyer will provide specialist, technical expertise and advice on equality and human rights law in a Scottish context. Operating in situations which maybe complex, novel and high risk you will be required to design and deliver innovative solutions to meet internal and external client requirements. Also key is the ability to conduct cutting-edge litigation and interventions in legal proceedings and lead complex and high-risk regulatory work.

What we are looking for:

A solicitor entitled to practice in Scotland, who has substantial post-qualification experience in equality and/or human rights law and practice. The post holder must have experience of litigating at appeal level, or leading complex and high-risk regulatory enforcement actions or leading complex and high-risk legal policy projects.

Substantial knowledge and understanding of the social policy considerations that are relevant to the Commission's work in Scotland is also essential.

The Senior Lawyer must be able to communicate complex legal concepts and advice in compelling and accessible language to different audiences, and will have experience of building and managing effective relationships with partners.

Recruitment timeline:

Closing date: 2359 on 21st March 2016
Interview date: TBA
Location: Glasgow

Application documents:

• Role Profile
• Application Form
• Applicant Guidance
• Competency Framework

How to apply:

Complete the application form detailing how you meet the requirements for the vacancy as per the role profile. Please return completed application forms to [email protected] by 2359 on the closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Selection process:

Following the shortlist, a variety of assessment methods may be used including Competency Based Interview, Technical Interview and Practical Exercises such as Presentation, In-tray exercise etc.

The recruiting manager reserves the right to insist on specific assessment being carried out. Full details will be available to successfully shortlisted candidates.

Please note that candidates on level transfer will be offered their current salary and candidates on promotion will be offered the starting salary for the role.

Last Updated: 09 Mar 2016